Rough Cut - Amethyst - Mini Church

Gemstones have been used throughout the ages. Whether as a status symbol in ornaments and jewelry or for their healing properties for both physical and mental health. This is still very much the case today. Some will use it for meditation, reiki, and other forms of healing practices or simply carrying them around with them. Classification: Quartz Location: Africa, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, India, Siberia, Sri Lanka, Uruguay, and the USA Formation: Amethyst forms in geode clusters. The gem gains its colour from gamma irradiation and trace amounts of Iron. Chakra: Third Eye, Crown & Etheric Element: Wind Mohs Hardness Scale: 7 Zodiac: Virgo, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius & Pisces Healing Properties: Amethyst is said to be a powerful and protective stone. It is believed it can guard against psychic attacks, transmuting the energy into love and protecting the wearer or holder from all types of harm, including geopathic or electromagnetic stress and ill wishes from others. Gemstones have been used throughout the ages. Whether as a status symbol in ornaments and jewellery or for their healing properties for both physical and mental health. This is still very much the case today. Some will use it for meditation, reiki, and other forms of healing practices or simply carrying them around with them.   Chakra stones are used to activate, balance, or amplify the energy of the chakras. Crystal healing is based on the belief that stones or crystals have a natural healing frequency that can be activated to contribute to moving or balancing energy around them.   No matter what your reason is for looking at these gemstones. They are magnificent and great to have around whether for beauty or their healing properties.